Ondo Assembly Confirms Adelami As Aiyedatiwa’s Deputy

Ondo State House of Assembly has screened and ratified a former Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, Olayide Adelami, as the Deputy Governor of the state.

At a Thursday plenary presided over by the Speaker of the House, Olamide Oladiji, the Clerk of the House, Benjamin Jaiyeola, read the nomination letter written to the House by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Wednesday.

Submitting the report of the screening committee, the Deputy Speaker, Abayomi Akinruntan, noted that Adelami has been confirmed to be a man of reputable character, well exposed, and also physically and mentally fit for the position.

Responding, Adelami thanked the governor for allowing him to serve the state.

He said that his appointment was a call of duty and promised to work for the development of Ondo State and the country at large.

He added that he would promote a harmonious relationship between the state executive and the legislature.